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Venezuelan Guasacaca [Wasakaka]

Guasacaca is healthy, vibrant, tangy, spicy and bursting with fresh flavour! Just toss everything into your food processor, and it's ready in no time!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 171 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine: Venezuelan

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe avocados peeled + pitted
  • ¼ cup yellow onion approx half a small onion
  • 1-2 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1-2 jalapeños seeds removed for less spice
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro tightly packed, thick stems removed
  • 1 cup fresh parsley loosely packed, thick stems removed
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice approx 1 small lime
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Add everything to your food processor or blender and process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  2. For a chunky guasacaca, pulse in a food processor until you reach desired consistency, without over processing.
  3. Taste and adjust to your taste, adding more salt, vinegar, or jalapeno to your preference.

Notes

  • Jalapenos really vary in their level of spiciness. Start with 1, seeds removed, if you want a mild spice level to your guasacaca. Taste the dip once processed and add more, or add in the seeds until desired spiciness level is reached.
  • If you don't want any heat, you may skip the jalapeno OR replace it with half to one yellow or green bell pepper.
  • Do not sub the fresh herbs for dry. That just won't work well for guasacaca. The freshness from the cilantro and parsley is what makes this dish so special.
  • For less tang, you may use lemon juice instead of lime juice and apple cider vinegar instead of rice vinegar. I urge you to try it the original tangy way first though.
  • Make it a salad dressing. Add a little more lime juice, vinegar, or some olive oil or water to your guasacaca until desired consistency is reached. It will add some lovely pizzaz to a fresh green salad.

Nutrition Information

Calories 171cal (9%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 305mg (13%) Potassium 566mg (16%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1194IU (24%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 171

% Daily Value*

Calories 171cal 9%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 305mg 13%
Potassium 566mg 12%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1194IU 24%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.